We have three red-bellied lemurs here at Edinburgh Zoo. 

Our males, Gidro, Mogwai and Bart, can be seen in the mixed lemur exhibit with our ring-tailed lemurs.

FACT FILE

• Males and females are easily told apart as only males have a red belly while females have a white one
• They use the teeth on the lower jaw like a comb, removing ticks and fleas from each other’s coats
• Red-bellied lemurs have a mixed diet of flowers, fruit, insects, leaves and nectar

HOW WE'RE HELPING

Wild populations of red-bellied lemurs are in decline due to habitat loss, poaching and loss of prey. Here at RZSS, our red-bellied lemurs are part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) which ensures a healthy and genetically diverse population.

Like all the animals in our care Gidro, Mogwai and Bart are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.

As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health, to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.

Find out more about RZSS conservation